“For there stood by me this night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve,saying, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must be brought before Caesar; and indeed God has granted you all those who sail with you.’ ” Acts 27:23-24 NKJV

Paul must’ve been praying for everyone on board.

Thank You, Lord, for knowing how very much we want those sailing with us to be saved. And here’s a simple poem . . .

“When the accusers stood up, they brought no accusation against him of such things as I supposed,but had some questions against him about their own religion and about one, Jesus, who had died, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.” Acts 25:18-19 NKJV

“For we have found this man a plague, a creator of dissension among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ring leader of the sect of the Nazarenes.” Acts 24:5 NKJV“He even tried to profane the temple, and we seized him, and wanted to judge him according to our law.” Acts 24:6 NKJV

After this, Paul cheerfully answered for himself, unafraid of their lies. (Acts 24:10-21)

Thank You, Lord, for being our Judge so that we need not fear lies and accusations made against us. And here’s a simple poem . . .

“Then he said, ‘The God of our fathers has chosen you that you should know His will, and see the Just One, and hear the Voice of His mouth.'” Acts 22:14 NKJV“For you will be His witness to all men of what you have seen and heard.” Acts 22:15 NKJV

He chose us too.

Thank You, Lord, for letting us see You and hear You and know Your will. And here’s a simple poem . . .

“Then Paul answered, ‘What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” Acts 21:13 NKJV“So when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, ‘The will of the Lord be done.’ ” Acts 21:24 NKJV

We would not always choose the path God does for ourselves or our loved ones.

Thank You, Lord, for the plans You have for each of us, that will bring glory to Your name. And here is a simple poem . . .

When I think I know
where something’s headed
and none of it
looks good to me

I remember God’s will
to rejoice and give thanks
to trust Him more
and pray constantly.

” . . .the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me.” Acts 20:23 NKJV
“But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.” Acts 20:24 NKJV

The joy of the Lord is our strength.

Thank You, Lord, for giving us the strength to finish the race with joy. And here’s a simple poem . . .

“And it happened,while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some discipleshe said to them, ‘Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?’ And they said to him, ‘We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.’ ” Acts 19:1-2 NKJV